CVE-2012-5491
UnknownEPSS 1.23%
Last modified
CVE-2012-5491 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. z3c.form, as used in Plone before 4.2.3 and 4.3 before beta 1, allows remote attackers to obtain the default form field values by leveraging knowledge of the form location and the element id.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
z3c.form, as used in Plone before 4.2.3 and 4.3 before beta 1, allows remote attackers to obtain the default form field values by leveraging knowledge of the form location and the element id.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Plone | Plone | <= 4.2.2 |
| Plone | Plone | 1.0 |
| Plone | Plone | 1.0.1 |
| Plone | Plone | 1.0.2 |
| Plone | Plone | 1.0.3 |
| Plone | Plone | 1.0.4 |
| Plone | Plone | 1.0.5 |
| Plone | Plone | 1.0.6 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.0 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.0.1 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.0.2 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.0.3 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.0.4 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.0.5 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.1 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.1.1 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.1.2 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.1.3 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.1.4 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.5 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.5.1 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.5.2 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.5.3 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.5.4 |
| Plone | Plone | 2.5.5 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.0 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.0.1 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.0.2 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.0.3 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.0.4 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.0.5 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.0.6 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.1 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.1.1 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.1.2 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.1.3 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.1.4 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.1.5.1 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.1.6 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.1.7 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.2 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.2.1 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.2.2 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.2.3 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.3 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.3.1 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.3.2 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.3.3 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.3.4 |
| Plone | Plone | 3.3.5 |
Showing 50 of 66 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-5491?
z3c.form, as used in Plone before 4.2.3 and 4.3 before beta 1, allows remote attackers to obtain the default form field values by leveraging knowledge of the form location and the element id.
How severe is CVE-2012-5491?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5491 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5491?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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